AI, Consumer Robotics Startup: Frontend Design Engineer

StackedSP Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of AI and robotics, creating the first social robot designed for real friendships. In this exciting role, you'll design and develop innovative user interfaces that merge technology and storytelling, bringing AI-driven characters to life. Work alongside a talented team from top film studios and tech startups, and enjoy the creative freedom to shape groundbreaking products. With a competitive salary and equity options, this is your chance to make a significant impact in an early-stage venture that is redefining human-AI relationships.

Benefits

Creative Freedom

Competitive Salary

Equity Options

Opportunity to Build from Zero

Work with Elite Talent

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and developing user interfaces for AI products.
• Strong background in interactive design and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop immersive user interfaces connecting AI and robotics.
• Collaborate with teams to create engaging AI-driven experiences.

Skills

User Interface Design

Interaction Design

Creative Thinking

AI Interaction

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or Engineering

Tools

React.js

Vue.js

GSAP

Framer Motion

Three.js

Job description

About the Company:

• Company Size: < 10 People
• Industry: AI, Robotics, Software
• Founding Year: 2021
• Stage: Seed
• Investors: Backed by top VC funds, Maple VC, Signal to Noise, and founders of multi-billion dollar companies

We’re working with an early-stage AI and robotics company creating the first social robot designed to form real friendships. With a recent $2.6M fundraise, they’re expanding their team to build immersive, story-driven AI experiences. Their team blends expertise from top film studios and tech startups, bringing a uniquely creative approach to AI and product design.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop beautiful, novel user interfaces that seamlessly connect AI and robotics.
• Work at the intersection of design and engineering, focusing on experiences that feel magical and immersive.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and storytellers to bring AI-driven characters to life.
• Build interfaces across web and mobile, incorporating React.js, Vue.js, GSAP, Framer Motion, Three.js, and other interactive design tools.
• Strip away unnecessary elements, focusing on intuitive, delightful user experiences.

Who You Are

• A designer-turned-engineer (or vice versa) who thrives at the intersection of storytelling, interaction, and technology.
• You’ve built and shipped visually stunning, interactive experiences—preferably using GSAP, Framer Motion, Three.js, or similar.
• A creative thinker who can make AI interactions feel personal, engaging, and immersive.
• Passionate about AI, digital companions, and creating interfaces that connect emotionally with users.
• Bonus: You regularly explore philosophy or AI consciousness research.

Why Join?

• Work on the frontier of AI & Interactive Experiences – Be part of a company redefining human-AI relationships.
• Elite Talent & Backing – Join a team with deep expertise in design, film, and engineering, backed by top investors.
• Creative Freedom – Shape the look and feel of a groundbreaking AI interface.
• Opportunity to Build from Zero – Work directly with the founding team and leave your mark on a first-of-its-kind product.
• Competitive Comp - competitive salary, benefits, and skin in the game with generous early stage equity options

$165,000 - $180,000 a year

Compensation is salary + meaningful equity in an early stage venture backed startup commensurate with experience.